John Lee, a paramedic at Saffron Walden, is asking colleagues to be vigilant on animal cruelty – if you see it, report it.
We work for this service because we appreciate life and always do our upmost to save it – I am asking fellow colleagues to extend this outlook and be vigilant on animal cruelty which may be happening in the thousands of homes we visit every day.
The RSPCA states that there has been an increase in animal abuse and cruelty in this country. This is a forgotten part of our society that cannot speak up or defend themselves - but we can do it for them.
The Animal Welfare Act 2006 established a legal duty of care on an owner and/or a keeper of an animal. There are two main sections to the Act:
The Act identifies five requirements to ensure the welfare of an animal is met:
Please always look out for signs of animal abuse or cruelty. If you suspect it, please call the RSPCA’s dedicated number for emergency services - 0300 123 8024. Calls can be taken anonymously.
For more information on how you can help, please visit the RSPCA website.
If we can save or help just a few animals it will have been worth it.
John Lee
Paramedic, Saffron Walden
Published 11th July, 2016